Blood, tissues and cells legislation: Commission to hold conference with stakeholders

On Monday 28 October, the Commission will hold a conference with stakeholders to present and discuss the findings of its evaluation of the blood, tissues and cells legislation which was published on October 11. The conference will be opened by Anne Bucher, Director General of DG SANTE. Key challenges will be addressed by panels of EU experts from professional, patient and industry societies. A final panel, including the Directors of ECDC and EDQM (Council of Europe) will reflect on the way forward. Blood, tissues and cells allow for essential therapies for millions of citizens every year. The EU legislation helps ensure quality and safety for blood and tissues and cells, and has now been in place for more than a decade.